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New Firmware Boosts Sigma 150-600mm AF by 50%

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Sigma have announced a new firmware update for the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DF OS HSM lens (both sport and contemporary models). This update is relevant for lenses in the Canon or Nikon mounts. The firmware update is claimed to increase autofocusing speed of the lens by between 20% and 50%.

The firmware can be downloaded from the Sigma website. To install the update, Sigma users will need to have the Sigma USB Dock to make adjustments directly to the lens themselves. If you don’t have the dock, you can send your lens away to Sigma to have the adjustments made for you. The dock is relatively inexpensive and allows you to make these adjustments at home. The dock can be bought for both Nikon and Canon fits.

Press Release

SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports / Contemporary
Firmware update for Canon and Nikon mount

We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports in Canon and Nikon mount, and the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary in Canon and Nikon mount. This firmware update can be installed using SIGMA Optimization Pro, the dedicated software for the SIGMA USB DOCK.

Benefit of this firmware update
The latest firmware update improves the AF algorithm of 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lenses and further enhances AF speed by optimizing HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) drive control. Depending on shooting conditions, it is expected to increase autofocus speed by approximately 20%, to a maximum of 50%, during normal shooting as well as when using “Speed Priority” set through SIGMA Optimization Pro.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable products listed below, please update the firmware using SIGMA Optimization Pro. Please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro is updated to Version 1.2 before updating the lens firmware.

For customers who do not own a SIGMA USB DOCK, please contact Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd for details about updating the firmware free of charge.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page
http://www.sigma-global.com/download/en

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